Delhi High Court
29,725 judgments
Gurpreet Singh Sonik v. Commissioner of Customs
The Delhi High Court held that failure to issue a Show Cause Notice within the prescribed time under the Customs Act invalidates detention of goods, ordering release of the petitioner's gold chain.
Bhullu Prashad @ Gullu v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a murder case primarily based on circumstantial evidence and the failure of the key witness to support the prosecution.
Smt. Rukshana & Ors. v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 323, 324, and 34 IPC on the ground of compromise between the parties and in the interest of justice.
Shadab Ali v. The State NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed FIR and criminal proceedings under Sections 363, 366, 376 IPC and Section 6 POCSO Act where the complainant, now a major, had compromised with the accused and was living happily with him.
Abhinav Batra & Ors. v. The State NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354/354(C)/354(D)/34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Hashmi v. Sameer Dnyandev Wankhede
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing opening of the sealed cover and granting promotion, holding that sealed cover procedure is impermissible without issuance of charge-sheet or disciplinary proceedings.
DEFSYS Solutions Private Limited v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court set aside repeated suspension orders against Defsys Solutions for lack of procedural fairness and absence of material, holding that mere ongoing investigation does not justify suspension under Ministry of Defence Guidelines.
Deepu Kumar v. State
The High Court acquitted the appellant of kidnapping and rape charges due to contradictions in the prosecutrix's testimony and lack of corroborative evidence, emphasizing the necessity of proving guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Sonia Jokhani v. Jugal Kishore Jokhani & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal against rejection of a partition suit, holding that the plaint disclosed a triable cause of action and was not barred by limitation at the threshold under Order VII Rule 11 CPC.
Maj Gen Devendra Arora Retd v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of a writ petition with liberty to approach the Armed Forces Tribunal.
Mohd. Savej v. The State (Govt. of NCT) Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for robbery with use of a deadly weapon and possession of stolen property, affirming that credible eyewitness testimony corroborated by recovery of stolen articles suffices to sustain conviction despite minor discrepancies and delay.
Bindal v. S. N. Sharma
The High Court held that promotion and seniority can only be claimed from the date of actual appointment, denying notional promotion for delays caused by administrative and candidate-related factors.
Manbir Singh v. HC (Min.) Shishu Pal
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order setting aside a major penalty imposed on a Delhi Police Head Constable due to procedural lapses and unchallenged defence evidence, clarifying that withholding increments under Delhi Police Rules is a major penalty but must be proportionate and supported by evidence.
Sachil Sharma & Ors. v. The State NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed FIR and criminal proceedings under Sections 498A, 406, 377, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on a voluntary amicable settlement between the parties.
Abhinav Batra & Ors. v. The State NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on a genuine amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Shubham Malik and Anr v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under the Indian Electricity Act based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure justice.
Madan Lal Purushottam Das Foods Private Limited v. B. L. Agro Industries Limited
The Delhi High Court upheld an interlocutory injunction restraining the appellant from using a deceptively similar trademark and device mark, emphasizing protection of dominant features in composite marks and the likelihood of consumer confusion.
DDA v. M/S MALIK CONSTRUCTIONS
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award partly in favor of the contractor, dismissing the petition challenging the award for lack of patent illegality or perversity under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Union of India v. M/S Incom Icables Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award setting aside a demand for general damages imposed without contractual basis or proof of loss, affirming limited judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act.
Karan Cabs Services Pvt. Ltd. v. HCL Technologies Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging an arbitral award rejecting minimum guarantee and other claims, holding that judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act is limited to patent illegality or perversity, and the arbitrator's factual findings and contract interpretation must be respected.